City of Gainesville to host event celebrating Rosa Parks’ legacy
Annual event commemorates the date when Parks refused give up her seat on bus.
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City of Gainesville to host event celebrating Rosa Parks’ legacy
Annual event commemorates the date when Parks refused give up her seat on bus.
Holiday lighting on tap at Historic Thomas Center on Saturday
Event to feature crafts, treats and Santa Claus.
High Springs Playhouse presents “The Christmas Express”
Play will run throughout December.
Williston holiday parade scheduled for Saturday
Parade to be followed by family-friendly celebration.
Paynes Prairie State Park to host Holidays at the Prairie
Celebrate by joining in on activities inspired by those who lived on the prairie.
Craft Festival on tap at Stephen O’Connell Center
Festival slated for Saturday and Sunday.
High Springs to host Christmas tree lighting and celebration
Event to take place in Downtown High Springs.
Florida Heritage Foods to host Crops and Colors Festival
Event to teach visitors about locally grown crops.
#UNLITTER founder to speak at Matheson Museum
Sabrina Osman to share about her nonprofit and passion for sustainability.
A Very GNV Holiday Parade slated for Saturday
Parade begins at noon on University Avenue.
High Springs Police Department to host annual Operation Holiday Cheer
Event is a Christmas giveaway for children in the community.
City of Alachua’s annual tree lighting on tap for Dec. 1
Festivities will be on Alachua’s main street.
Ignite Life to host Festival of Trees
All proceeds will be donated for Christmas gifts for kindergarteners of Metcalf Elementary School.
Vintage Christmas guided tours to be offered at Haile Plantation
Tours will be available throughout December.
“Holiday at Santa Fe” play slated at SF College
Play follows Perry the Beach Mouse and his journey through the forest with Santa Claus.
UF experts give tips to lower stress during holidays
Help with problematic relatives and plan ahead.
Museum for Me events provide calm, learning space for those on autism spectrum
Concept started in 2016 and allows early access to exhibits.
UF food safety expert gives the scoop on holiday leftovers
Illness can occur if food not properly prepared and stored.
Morningside Nature Center to host annual Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest
Celebrate the old tradition of celebrating the fall harvest.
Kirby Family Farms’ annual Christmas Train opens Friday
Event benefits programs for at-risk and special needs children.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park contest closes in 8 days
Share your top photo to enter.
Five short, Alachua County walks to check out in the holiday season
Walks spaced throughout the county.
UF/IFAS experts offer healthy eating tips for holiday travel
Maintaining healthy eating habits when traveling during holidays is challenging.
Former campers reminisce on 75th anniversary of Camp Crystal Lake
Grounds and programs have been updated, but camp’s character remains consistent.